P.U.P. Senator Eamon Courtenay questioned Minister Hulse on the matter of the composition of the Nationality Committee, which considers the qualifications of applicants, as well as the publication of names and addresses of persons applying for citizenship by registration. His question was, citing the case of Won Hong Kim, is that enough? After some back […]
Those members of Cabinet who have appeared before the Senate Special Select Committee continuously contend that their recommendations for persons to acquire visas, permanent residence, passports and even nationality should not have had any bearing on the final decision. But testimony from employees of the Immigration Department finds to the contrary. Minister of Immigration and […]
Belize City Mayor Darrell Bradley is coming to the end of his two terms in office, that’s six years at the helm of City Hall. Now, he has undertaken massive infrastructure works in respect of one hundred and sixty streets and roundabouts through a twenty-million-dollar bond. But there is one project that has eluded him […]
Congestion and an overall lack of adequate parking along Newtown Barracks in the vicinity of B.T.L. Park, continues to be a problem for patrons of the various establishments along the entertainment strip. It is also an issue for employees of the call centers located in the area. For Valerie Richardson, who works as a volunteer […]
The challenge, according to Mayor Bradley, is that a lack of zoning forces motorists to compete for public parking and that buildings should have been erected with a private parking as a part of the property’s design. Darrell Bradley, Belize City Mayor “If you have parking on the street it’s a competitive thing. If […]
The results of the Regional Exam for Nurse Registration were released the week and it shows an impressive performance by the students of the University of Belize. The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) administers the exam to graduates who have completed an approved program of studies, among other requirements. Forty-seven students from Belize sat the exam […]
On Tuesday, we shared the staggering diabetes statistics. Latest numbers show that the disease is on the rise in Belize and that more than fifty-thousand persons are afflicted. During World Diabetes Day activities, President of the Belize Diabetes Association Anthony Castillo said that all partners are needed to tackle diabetes. The association has been working […]
Young minds gathered today in Belize City at the start of an expo that showcases how the use of technology can result in efficiency. GIS, or Geographic Information System, is currently being utilized in various sectors to track and analyze performances; Total Business Solutions Limited wants to take GIS to the classrooms. News Five’s Duane […]
Businessman Yhony Rosado is recognized in the tourism industry for pioneering cave-tubing activities at Nohoch Che’en. He is also an outspoken social activist who has stood up to the government whenever he has felt jilted by the so-called system. His latest fight is with the Department of General Sales Tax. The Commissioner of GST has […]
Having been denied an opportunity to explain to the department where they are purportedly mistaken in their calculation of his taxes, Rosado turned to Chartered Public Accountant Cedric Flowers. According to Rosado, several discrepancies were immediately identified by the reliable accounting firm. Yhony Rosado, Tour Operator, Cavetubing.com “With this bill that GST has sent […]
So, how will Rosado’s mounting debt be resolved? According to the tour operator, he is headed to court and the judge’s decision on a final dollar amount will determine how much he pays. Yhony Rosado, Tour Operator, Cavetubing.com “We’re taking this to court because there is plenty of room. I haven’t, just like how […]
Two police constables attached to the Placencia Police Substation are in big trouble and their fates lie in the hands of the Commissioner of Police tonight after multiple reports from minors accusing them of perverse actions. The Police Department has been strict when it comes to dealing with children, but over the weekend, two officers […]
Our following story is not for the faint of heart, so if you’re not a fan of snakes, you may want to exit. Belizeans have grown used to sharing our habitat with the wild animals that have made this country their home as well. Over the years at News Five, we’ve reported on snakes in […]
Almost a month ago, the Belize City Council implemented a ‘no parking’ regulation for the left side of Newtown Barracks, between the Ex-Servicemen’s League Building and MJ’s Building near Ninth Street, on Mondays to Fridays between six a.m. and six p.m. But it has proven quite the inconvenience for Valerie Richardson, the League’s office manager. […]
Richardson says she has so far failed to get the ear of either Belize City Mayor Darrell Bradley or City Administrator Candice Miller, not to mention Traffic Manager Kevan Jenkins. Her request is for special permit to park between normal working hours in front of Canada House, which she serves as a non-profit organization dedicated […]
There was debate in the House of Representatives on the adjournment on October twentieth, 2017, when Minister of Health Pablo Marin responded to Orange Walk South area representative Jose Mai concerning the planned implementation of the Food and Drugs (Regulations) Statutory Instrument this month. Marin made several charges concerning the pharmaceutical regime and efforts to […]
Diabetes is on the rise across the world. More than four hundred million persons are living with the disease and women make up those hardest hit by this growing epidemic. Global statistics show that diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death in women, causing over two million deaths every year. The latest figures also […]
Much of the history of Belizean education, especially outside of Belize City, has been shouldered by the Garifuna population. These men and women braved often treacherous conditions in the deepest parts of the country to bring education to our youngest in the population. Two of the early pioneers were couple Andres Patricio Enriquez and Jane […]
It is mostly coincidental, but today’s book launch does line up with the run-in of activities leading up to Garifuna Settlement Day this coming weekend. Garinagu in Belize and elsewhere are marking the 1832 arrival of a significant Garifuna population to Belize, fleeing oppression in their native St. Vincent and Honduras. In Belize City and […]
There were seven winners at the just concluded Belize International Film Festival, including three Belizeans. At the closing of the successful twelfth edition, Belizeans won in Best Short Film, Most Notable Belizean Film and Best Music Video. Meanwhile, a Mexican national snagged Best Feature Documentary and a Costa Rican director took home Vest Feature Narrative. […]
Chinese Yuanran Zheng was today confirmed to have left the country after being served with an official Order to Leave by the Immigration Department on Friday. He first arrived in Belize on Sunday, November fifth, in possession of a Belize nationality certificate. On Monday the sixth, he showed up at the Belmopan office of Social […]
On Friday, some fifty-seven new citizens were sworn in at the George Price Center in Belmopan. Their nationality certificates are of a different kind than the one found on Yuanran Zheng – they contain additional and new security features to protect against counterfeiting and con artistry. Minister of State Beverly Williams made note that in […]
A Belize City family is without a roof over their head. A fire broke out at the Bilal’s residence at mile two and half on the Philip Goldson Highway on Saturday night and the family narrowly escaped with their lives. A refrigerator caused the fire that wiped out the family’s belongings. News Five’s Andrea Polanco […]
The eldest of three Castro brothers, sons of Belize Rural North Area Representative Edmond ‘Clear the Land’ Castro, was arraigned before the Magistrate’s Court late last week in connection with a string of traffic violations. Two others have had run-ins with the law, but Jumoke Castro was pulled over on November eighth, while driving a […]
Belize and the European Union are partnering on a week-long training to keep our borders safe. A group of immigration and customs officers is participating in a joint national border security workshop that seeks to increase security for Belize and, by extension, the region. The training is expected to foster development of joint strategies in […]
